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 A Global weekly show interviewing authors to inspire, educate and inform the business world and the curious. Presented by the author of "Undisruptable", this Global show speaks of something greater beyond innovation, disruption and technology. It speaks to the human need to learn: how to adapt to and love a changing world. It embraces the spirit of constant change, of staying receptive, of always learning.The Innovation Show Economics
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  • Chuck House: Lessons on Intrapreneurship & Innovation Resistance

    Chuck House: Lessons on Intrapreneurship & Innovation Resistance
    Dec 11 2025

    In this episode of The Innovation Show, Chuck House—legendary HP intrapreneur and author of Permission Denied—joins Aidan McCullen, host of The Innovation Show and a Thinkers50 Innovation Award recipient, to explore the real dynamics behind innovation inside large organizations.

    House shares how he repeatedly challenged assumptions, defied orders, built high-performing teams, and navigated the "corporate immune system" to create breakthrough technologies such as the logic analyzer and Pisces system. Together, Chuck and Aidan unpack why innovation is resisted, how success blinds leaders to the next paradigm shift, and what intrapreneurs must do to survive and thrive.

    Brought to you by Kyndryl, this conversation blends deep corporate experience with modern innovation thinking—from one of HP's most impactful engineers and one of the world's leading thinkers on transformation and change.

    Episode Highlights

    • Why organizations punish failure while preaching innovation

    • The paradox of permission: what leaders say vs. what innovators hear

    • How established success blinds teams to new paradigms

    • Emotional and psychological realities of intrapreneurs

    • How to unlearn, relearn, and escape old mental models

    • Why existing sales forces resist innovative products

    • Hard-earned lessons from HP's logic analyzers & the Pisces project

    • What leaders must do to build systems—not heroes—that drive innovation

    Episode Timestamps

    00:00 Intro & Sponsor

    00:30 Chuck House returns

    00:57 Defiant innovation at HP

    01:44 Permission paradox

    03:07 Amazon's failure philosophy

    03:47 Radical transparency

    05:16 Future architecture & vision

    06:00 Chuck reflects on his journey

    07:47 AMD recruitment story

    17:02 Paradigm shifts

    19:34 Organizational resistance

    22:42 Innovation cycles

    32:26 Unlearning & relearning

    40:16 The irony of pointing fingers

    40:45 Navigating new paradigms

    44:18 Challenges of intrapreneurship

    44:33 Winning the sales channel

    45:09 Sales force resistance

    51:44 Understanding real customers

    53:08 Innovation vs incrementalism

    01:03:03 Rise & fall of logic analyzers

    01:08:00 Managing intrapreneurial projects

    01:13:06 Quality, collaboration & culture

    01:20:34 Closing reflections

    About the Guest

    Chuck House is an award-winning engineer, HP Fellow, and author of Permission Denied. His innovations shaped decades of computing and instrumentation, and his perspective on intrapreneurship remains profoundly relevant.

    About the Host

    Aidan McCullen is an author, global keynote speaker, innovation consultant, and host of The Innovation Show. A former international rugby player for Ireland, he later moved into transformation roles across media and technology. Aidan is the author of Undisruptable, lectures on emerging technology at Trinity College Dublin, and is recognised by Thinkers50 for his global contribution to innovation and reinvention.

    https://aidanmccullen.com
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • The AI Revolution & Business Model Transformation | Osterwalder, Yu & Choudary

    The AI Revolution & Business Model Transformation | Osterwalder, Yu & Choudary
    Dec 1 2025
    In this special Thinkers50 edition of Innovation Show X, sponsored by Kyndryl, host Aidan McCullen brings together three of the world's most influential management thinkers—Alex Osterwalder, Howard Yu, and Sangeet Paul Choudary—to explore how AI is transforming the architecture of business. What makes this conversation extraordinary is that, unknown to everyone at the time of recording, each participant would receive a major Thinkers50 recognition just hours later: Sangeet Paul Choudary — Thinkers50 Strategy Award Howard Yu — reaffirmed in the Thinkers50 global ranking Alex Osterwalder — reaffirmed in the Thinkers50 global ranking Aidan McCullen — Thinkers50 Innovation Award This episode captures four award-winning perspectives before the accolades were announced—an unfiltered, spontaneous exchange on the real work of reinvention. 🎙️ Episode Overview AI is reshaping the business landscape, but most organisations focus on tools rather than the deeper question: How must business models, organisational structures, and leadership mindsets evolve in an AI-driven world? Together, Alex, Howard, Sangeet, and Aidan unpack: Why 95% of GenAI projects fail and what organisations miss How AI reshuffles entire industries, not just processes The hidden role of corporate antibodies in killing new ideas Why visionary leadership matters more than ever How modular, fluid organisations create a real edge What learning engines look like in practice Why the real value moves from "answers" to sensemaking How leaders can place better bets in uncertainty Why it's not an "AI strategy" you need, but a strategy for the world AI creates This is a masterclass in strategic reinvention from four globally recognised thinkers. ⏱️ Chapter Timestamps 00:00 Introduction & Sponsor Message (Kyndryl) 00:41 The Confusing Landscape of AI in Business 01:20 Amara's Law & Business Impact 01:43 Panel Introduction at Thinkers50 02:25 Sangeet on Containerisation & Second-Order Effects 06:59 Osterwalder on Business Model Innovation 09:34 Yu on Capabilities & Industry Shifts 12:51 FOTO, Metaverse Missteps & Strategic Priority 15:21 Leadership Vision & the Capability Gap 21:32 Modularity & Learning Engines 37:00 Codifying an Innovation Culture 38:20 Vision Cascading Through Organisations 40:01 Why Good Ideas Fail to Scale 41:41 Leadership's Role in Innovation 43:13 From Sensing to Sensemaking 44:31 Exploration, Exploitation & Fluid Organisations 46:37 Continuous Change & Industry Reshuffling 49:04 The Future of AI in Business 50:33 Killing Projects & Resource Allocation 01:02:27 Closing Thoughts — Business Basics in an AI World 🌍 About the Guests Alex Osterwalder – Prolific Author, Creator of the Business Model Canvas and co-founder of Strategyzer; Thinkers50 global thought leader. Howard Yu – Author of Leap, LEGO Professor of Management & Innovation (IMD); Thinkers50 global thought leader. Sangeet Paul Choudary – Author of Platform Revolution and Reshuffle; Thinkers50 Strategy Award winner. Aidan McCullen – Author of Undisruptable, Host of The Innovation Show and Innovation Show, keynote speaker, and Thinkers50 Innovation Award winner. 📚 Resources & Links • Strategyzer → https://www.strategyzer.com • Reshuffle: Who Wins When AI Reshapes the Knowledge Economy → https://amzn.to/3HWwj1I • Platform Revolution → https://amzn.to/4mBq2aQ • Sangeet's Substack → https://substack.com/@platforms/posts • Howard's Substack → https://howardyu.substack.com • Aidan's show notes → https://thethursdaythought.substack.com • Undisruptable → https://amzn.to/4pCEhgH 💡 About Our Sponsor: Kyndryl Kyndryl designs, runs, and reimagines the mission-critical technology systems that power the world's largest organisations. Their AI-powered consulting and unmatched managed services help leaders make smarter decisions, accelerate innovation, and build enduring competitive advantage. Learn more at Kyndryl.com. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with world-leading thinkers on AI, strategy, reinvention, and organisational transformation.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Navigating the Age of Chaos Part 2 with Bob Johansen and Jamais Cascio

    Navigating the Age of Chaos Part 2 with Bob Johansen and Jamais Cascio
    Nov 27 2025

    Mastering Chaos: Navigating the BANI Future with Bob Johansen & Jamais Cascio

    🎙️ Episode Title: Mastering Chaos: Navigating the BANI Future

    👥 Guests: Bob Johansen & Jamais Cascio

    💡 Sponsored by: Kyndryl | Reimagining the tech systems powering global enterprise innovation.

    In this episode, Bob Johansen and Jamais Cascio return to explore their book Navigating the Age of Chaos: A Sensemaking Guide to a BANI World.

    They dive into the evolution from VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) to BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, Incomprehensible) and its impact on leadership, strategy, and personal resilience.

    🔍 Topics Include:

    The origins and future of VUCA and BANI

    VUCA+ and BANI+ frameworks

    Real-world examples: LEGO, Netflix, Special Olympics, Airbnb

    Leadership agility & "Flexive Command"

    Future-back thinking and anticipatory history

    AI, ethics, empathy & strategic foresight

    Purpose, interconnectedness & sensemaking

    This episode is essential for leaders, innovators, and future-thinkers navigating today's complex and chaotic world.

    00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

    00:24 Opening Quote and Guest Introduction

    00:59 Understanding VUCA and VUCA Plus

    04:36 Exploring BANI and BANI Plus

    06:37 Future Back Thinking and Historical Patterns

    09:33 The Concept of Flexive Command

    11:01 Resilience and Bendability in Organizations

    25:59 Empathy and Anxiety in Leadership

    39:52 Debating AI and Guardrails

    40:47 Ethics and Metaphors in AI

    41:57 Kate Darling's Perspective on AI

    43:31 The Language of AI

    43:59 Robotics and Empathy

    45:51 Mindfulness and Anxiety

    47:18 Nonlinearity in BANI

    48:04 Neuro Flexibility and Improv

    50:40 Orthogonal Thinking and T-shaped People

    53:17 Distant Early Warnings

    59:50 Gaming and Nonlinear Thinking

    01:09:30 Incomprehensibility and Interconnectedness

    01:16:45 Faith and Purpose in a BANI World

    01:20:45 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

    🔗 Useful links:

    • Navigating the Age of Chaos – ageofbani.com

    • Bob Johansen – IFTF.org

    • Jamais Cascio – openthefuture.com

    • Kyndryl Institute – kyndryl.com/institute

    • Aidan McCullen – aidanmccullen.com

    #TheInnovationShow #BANI #VUCA #Leadership #FutureThinking #Chaos #Resilience #Innovation #Kyndryl #Thinkers50
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    1 hr and 23 mins
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